I am not the original poster. This is a repost of a situation written by another Redditor.
Originally written by u/iateababyduck in r/relationships
Me [24M] with my GF [23 F] together for 5 years. She is losing her mind because I ate balut (developing duck egg)
I've been with her quite a while and our relationship is excellent IMO. This is the biggest issue in our relationship yet.
I am Vietnamese, she is not. I usually eat balut every so often - it's not a weird food for other Southeast Asian countries either. For those that don't know, it's a developing duck egg (or fertilized duck egg). Basically, you are eating an unborn baby duck and whatever else is in the egg. Sounds weird, but I like it.
My GF is not vegetarian, hasn't expressed her desire to be so either. Everytime I've had balut, it's been as a snack at my family's house. She just hasn't been there every time we eat it as a family. Yesterday was the first time, when we visited my parent's house. My mom brings out the eggs, GF thinks it's just boiled egg, I peel it for her and freaks out when we tell her what it is.
She's absolutely PISSED at me, as if I committed the worst sin in the world. She compared it to eating dog. A big no-no in America, but present in SEA. I've had dog before (without my knowledge), and while I didn't enjoy the feeling, as I love dogs, I didn't panic like she did. Either way, she didn't eat any but is appalled as me eating it. My parents didn't react - they just kept eating (I don't think they care).
I'm very serious when I say she's appalled and upset at me. She says things like she can't believe I'd do such a thing, that I'm horrible for "supporting the dead-baby market," and I've stayed calm as best as I can, trying to calm her down as well, but a day later, she is still upset at me.
I have no idea how to handle this situation. Please give insight.
TL;DR: I ate balut, my girlfriend lost her shit. I'm worried it may actually lead to something VERY bad if I don't handle it correctly. Please help me CALM HER DOWN.
EDIT: Clarification. I don't care if she likes or hate it. I don't feel offended for my culture. I have no issue with it. I DO have an issue with her making me out to be the devil and not c
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Hi Everyone! My husband and I are considering (and hoping!) to move to Tennessee next year. The only thing is⦠our business is raising quail.
Weβd be raising quail for their eggs and meat, pickled eggs, and balut, which weβd sell to restaurants and markets (the markets we sell to are predominantly Asian).
Are quail products sought after in TN? Do people like them? Is it seen in restaurants? (Iβve also been reading through menus to get an idea how often theyβre used.)
Please let me know your thoughts. Weβre hoping to resettle in East Central TN. (Weβre in Arizona now, so I hope you can understand our joy at the thought of moving to literally greener pastures!)
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Hey everyone. So I cooked some Balut yesterday (Oct 26th) and im planning on eating the last cooked egg tomorrow (Oct 28th). If its been cooked since the 26th and has been in the fridge ever since, is it still ok to eat by tomorrow?
Just a weird little craving maybe. Ty
Is it possible to get in Toronto to make at home or do any restaurants serve it?
Hi Everyone! My husband and I are considering (and hoping!) to move to Tennessee next year. The only thing is⦠our business is raising quail.
Weβd be raising quail for their eggs and meat, pickled eggs, and balut, which weβd sell to restaurants and markets (the markets we sell to are predominantly Asian).
Are quail products sought after in TN? Do people like them? Is it seen in restaurants? (Iβve also been reading through menus to get an idea how often theyβre used.)
Please let me know your thoughts. Weβre hoping to resettle in East Central TN. (Weβre in Arizona now, so I hope you can understand our joy at the thought of moving to literally greener pastures!)
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